Fumoto valve findings...

[steved]

I remember reading threads about concern the Fumoto drain valves holding more oil that pulling the normal plug.



I just got done changing over to Schaeffers S900s 5w40, and decided to pull my Fumoto to ensure a "full" drain. I got a total of about a dozen more drops out by removing the valve... not a vast amount like I was suspecting.



Just a little FYI for those thinking the Fumoto holds extra oil in the pan when draining.

 

[The patriot]

That's definetly not as much as I thought.

I crossdrilled mine before putting it in several years ago.

 

[steved]

I know I was sorta surprised there wasn't more held in the pan...

 

[Bob Cochran]

I remember reading threads about concern the Fumoto drain valves holding more oil that pulling the normal plug.



I just got done changing over to Schaeffers S900s 5w40, and decided to pull my Fumoto to ensure a "full" drain. I got a total of about a dozen more drops out by removing the valve... not a vast amount like I was suspecting.



Just a little FYI for those thinking the Fumoto holds extra oil in the pan when draining.

Cross drilled mine also during my first oil change.

 

[steved]

What I was getting at is that cross drilling/modification of the valve is unnecessary. The unmodified valve doesn't hold any extra oil in the pan versus pulling the plug.

 

[05mxdiesel]

Thanks Steve, mine has been in since the trucks first oil change and I do not plan to take it out anytime soon. We're always going to have a small amount of oil leftover with bypass filter lines.

 

[CMChristensen]

12 drops left in the pan out of 3 gallons an no mess... i can live with that

 

[cArNiVaLwOrKeR]

There is a noticeable difference when I remove the Fumoto, more oil does release...



jOeLeE

 

[steved]

There was no difference with the 3rd gen... maybe the 2nd gen pans are different?



I was disappointed nothing extra drained after taking the time to pull the valve (waste of my time)...

 

[Bob4x4]

The 2nd and 3rd gen pans are not the same



Bob

 

[Forrest Nearing]

even if there was half a quart, it's not going to hurt anything

 

[Bob4x4]

I musta been short-changed - my 5600 doesn't HAVE a "pan"... :-laf



Assuming you are referring to the portion of the case casting at the bottom or transfer case window, wonder what change was made, and why?

"engine oil pan" :-laf



Bob

 

[steved]

even if there was half a quart, it's not going to hurt anything

I tend to agree...



However, if you are trying to get as much out of the system to change brands/types, the more you get out is better overall.



That's the whole reason I brought this to light, I changed from dino Rotella to Schaeffers full synthetic... wanted a clean start.

 

[steved]

I musta been short-changed - my 5600 doesn't HAVE a "pan"... :-laf

I see towing your bypass filter around has made you senile...



:-laf

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I see towing your bypass filter around has made you senile...



:-laf

AH well, livened up the conversation - now, where DID I put that medication... :-laf